BY HEATHER JOHNSON Ladies and gentlemen, Sunday marked the 84th Annual Academy Awards, broadcasted live on ABC. The stars were out in droves to honor the movies, the actors and the music that moved us this year. But, did it move some people to disgust? One of the biggest awards of the night was Best […]

BY CAROLYN JOHNSON Bear Mountain State Park is beautiful in all weather, including this year’s snowy October, sunny mild winter, lush green spring and summer, and breathtaking autumn colors. It’s no wonder visitors come from all over the world to enjoy this park. Bear Mountain State Park is the flagship of the Palisades Interstate […]

Woodbury Councilman James Skoufis has announced his candidacy for the newly proposed 99th Assembly District which is currently held by Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun. Skoufis, a Democrat, is serving his first term as a Councilman in the Town of Woodbury. He is also seeking the Independence and Working Families Party lines. “Our current assemblywoman has been […]

Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.

The championship winning North Rockland Midget Football program held a first of its kind of “Taste of North Rockland” event this weekend as a fundraiser and a celebration of its seasons. Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Elks Lodge in Haverstraw and tasted fare from some of North Rockland’s most popular restaurants, while also enjoying […]

BY ALLAN GOLDSTEIN For over 50 years there has been a school in Rockland County whose mission has been to assure that people of all ages can come to learn music no matter their financial means. This was the goal of the Rockland Conservatory of Music when it opened its doors in Spring Valley in […]